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单词 bergie
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Definition of bergie in English:

bergie

nounPlural bergies, Plural Bergiesˈbəːɡi
South African informal

  • A vagrant.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • This is the first ever documentary about the Bergies, a unique homeless community living on the streets of Cape Town, South Africa.
    • The term Bergie originates from the Berg, and has connotations, according to prejudice, that Bergies are members of hillbilly clans.
    • There has been an increase in vagrants and Bergies and huge antisocial behaviour.
    • His acclaimed debut as documentary director/producer, The Bergies of Cape Town, achieved international success, and was described as ‘magnificent.’
    • Two Bergies slept in the front garden outside our bedroom window Saturday night.

Origin

From Dutch berg 'mountain' + the informal suffix -ie.
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